{Disarmed} RE: new member

Posted September 25, 2006 · September 25, 2006

Hi Leanne,

I can sure empathize with exercise hurts! I have the same thing…need to lose

weight, but it hurts too much to exercise. My knees have been bad for over

25 years, so I can really understand that too. I can’t do even one stair. I

have to walk on uneven ground (our son plays soccer so I have to so I can

watch his games). The doc I just went to wouldn’t do anything, so I’m going

to have to find another one to see. I think the key is to find a doc that

will be sympathetic to your pain and will do something to help. That’s a

hard find in my area (small town). So, vent all you want and know you are

not alone! That helps more than you think.

Joi

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[mailto:chondromalacia treatment ] On Behalf Of Leanne

Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 12:57 PM

Subject: new member

Hi! My name is Leanne, and I have serious knee pain. Here's my story...

In 1980 or 81, I damaged the ligaments in my left knee in a

tobogganing accident. Since then my knee has always bothered me, a

little bit.

Two or three years ago, while dancing with my kids, I planted my foot

and turned, causing severe pain and a " crunch " in my knee. It hasn't

been the same since.

I went for x-rays and an MRI. The diagnosis was that my kneecap is

too small. I basically got laughed at by the orthopeadic surgeon. He

was an ass.

Anyway, I'm now at the point where going up or down stairs is

excruciating, walking on uneven ground makes my face do funny things,

and I'm in pretty much constant pain. Add to it chronic plantar

fasciitis, and I'm miserable. I'm also overweight, which I realize

doesn't help anything. I've been trying to exercise, but guess what?

It hurts! I have also had a brace made for my knee, which helps, but

I can't wear it all the time.

It sounds like some people here may have some ideas for me. I sure

hope so!

Thanks so much for having me.

Leanne

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